- Steve L. Robbins, Ph.D.
Next HERO Skills Challenge: April 17- to May 20, 2025 (Learn More and Register)
March Webinar: "Reflection: The Superpower for Becoming Less Sucky"
Explore why reflection is key to personal growth, improved relationships, and better decision-making, and learn practical ways to integrate it into your life.
Date: Thursday, 3/27/25 ------- Time: 3:10 – 3:50 PM ET
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Next HERO Skills Challenge: April 17- to May 20, 2025 (Learn More)
HERO Skills Team Challenge + Coaching (Learn More)
Next Be Less Sucky Webinars
March Webinar: "Reflection: The Superpower for Becoming Less Sucky"
Explore why reflection is key to personal growth, improved relationships, and better decision-making, and learn practical ways to integrate it into your life.
Date: Thursday, 3/27/25
Time: 3:10 – 3:50 PM ET
April Webinar: "From Hot Mess to Cool, Calm, and Collected: Managing Emotional Reactions"
Discover how to regulate your emotions effectively so you can respond rather than react, even in stressful situations.
Date: Thursday, 4/24/25
Time: 3:10 – 3:50 PM ET
May Webinar: "Empathy 101: Stop Sucking at Understanding Others"
Learn how to step into someone else’s shoes and build stronger, more meaningful relationships through the practice of empathy.
Date: Thursday, 5/29/25
Time: 3:10 – 3:50 PM ET
Dr. Robbins is a top-rated keynote speaker known for delivering engaging, thought-provoking, and science-backed presentations that inspire audiences to think, lead, and perform at a higher level. His keynotes blend powerful storytelling, humor, and cutting-edge research to create experiences that are both entertaining and transformative. He doesn’t just motivate—Dr. Robbins challenges audiences to rethink their assumptions and equips them with practical, science-backed strategies for thriving in today’s fast-changing world.
A master facilitator, Dr. Robbins is known for creating highly interactive workshops that challenge participants to think critically, reflect deeply, and apply what they learn in real time. Whether in-person or virtual, his workshops are designed to be science-backed, practical, and engaging—blending storytelling, humor, and research to foster meaningful discussion and real-world application. His facilitation style is dynamic, inclusive, and results-driven, ensuring that participants leave with actionable insights they can immediately apply.
In a world that’s constantly changing and full of daily challenges, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We all make mistakes, but what if you could make fewer of them? What if you could, as Dr. Robbins says, Be Less Sucky? That’s where the HERO Skills come in. The HERO Skills—Humility, Empathy, Reflection, and Open-mindedness—are essential metacognitive tools for anyone who wants to be a better human. Whether you’re at home, at work, or anywhere else, these skills can help you build stronger relationships, make better decisions, and approach life with a mindset that fosters growth and understanding.
The HERO Leadership Academy is a transformative leadership development experience designed for leaders, teams, and organizations who want to build high-performance cultures in today’s fast-changing world. Created and led by Dr. Steve L. Robbins, this year-long academy provides a structured, science-backed approach to leadership growth, grounded in neuroscience, behavioral science, and real-world application. Participants will learn about and develop essential skills to lead effectively, foster trust, and drive lasting success.
About
Dr. Steve L. Robbins is a powerful storyteller with a powerful story to tell. He has an uncanny ability to inspire people, even as he challenges them to rethink the way they lead, work, and connect.
Born in Vietnam, Dr. Robbins immigrated to the United States as a child, where he and his mother faced the harsh realities of poverty, discrimination, and the tough streets of Los Angeles. Rising above these challenges, he has become a sought-after expert on human behavior, leadership, and performance. His work blends science, humor, and storytelling to create transformative learning experiences.
Bringing Science to Leadership and Human Performance
Dr. Robbins translates neuroscience, social psychology, and behavioral science into practical, real-world strategies for thriving in an ever-changing world. His expertise and experiences make him a trusted advisor for leaders and organizations worldwide, including Amazon, Chase Bank, Coca-Cola, Disney, Ford Motor Company, Microsoft, NASA, The NBA, Victoria’s Secret, Walmart, and more. His work equips individuals and teams with the skills they need to think better, lead better, and perform better.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Robbins earned his undergraduate degree in Communication from Calvin College and his master’s and doctorate in Communication Science from Michigan State University. His background in communication, cognitive neuroscience, and social psychology drives his work, helping organizations and individuals succeed in an increasingly complex, fast-paced world.
Let’s Work Together
If you are ready to develop the skills to lead, connect, and perform at your best, contact S.L. Robbins & Associates today.
In an ever-changing world, organizations such as Disney, Microsoft, Walmart and many others strive to become more open-minded and efficient. Dr. Robbins helps them achieve this through inspiring and engaging education
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